Spruce snatching ‘Grinch’ sought by police

After the top portion of a large spruce went missing in Lancaster County, police announced that they are seeking information about a “local Grinch” who stole the tree. Manheim Township police said it appears that the thief or thieves removed the top portion of the blue spruce “to make it into a Christmas tree for their personal use.” The tree was cut sometime Tuesday or Wednesday at a residential property on the 100 block of Deer Ford Drive in the township, police said. After the top portion of the tree was cut, it was removed from the property, police said, estimating the spruce’s value at $200. Officers have asked anyone with information about the tree theft to call them at 717-569-6401.